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This is a role for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, leading from the front and developing a team to consistently deliver quality, efficiency and safety. You'll be responsible for ensuring the operation runs at its best - with the right standards, the right training and the right structure in place so the team can succeed every day. As the Manufacturing Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day performance of the department, ensuring plant and equipment operate safely and efficiently while delivering against the production schedule. But beyond the technical side, this role is really about people and leadership. You'll build capability across the team, making sure everyone is trained, confident in their roles and aligned to the high standards expected within a modern food manufacturing environment. Working closely with colleagues across quality, maintenance and planning, you'll play a key role in keeping production moving, resolving challenges quickly and continuously improving the way the department operates.
Job Responsibility:
Leading and supporting the blending team to deliver production safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards
Ensuring plant and equipment are operated safely and at optimum performance
Developing and training team members so they have the skills and knowledge to perform at their best
Managing production output in line with the Master Production Schedule
Working cross-functionally to resolve technical or quality issues and identify root causes
Ensuring all manufacturing documentation is completed accurately and on time
Partnering with maintenance to prioritise engineering work and minimise downtime
Upholding high standards across health & safety, hygiene and operational compliance
Stepping in to support wider plant leadership when required
Requirements:
A strong background in working in food manufacturing
A strong understanding of food manufacturing standards, health & safety and hygiene
Confidence leading teams and developing people on the factory floor
The ability to solve problems quickly and work collaboratively across departments
Strong communication skills and a proactive, self-starting mindset